Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Paschim Medinipur, 44.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Paschim Medinipur, which ranks 15 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 74.2% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Paschim Medinipur are in the Paschim Medinipur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Paschim Medinipur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.